Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh Seeks Review of Telangana’s Kaleshwaram Approval
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana disagree about several river-water projects.
Andhra Pradesh wants officials to reconsider approval for Telangana’s Kaleshwaram project.
It also wants permission for a project that would move some Godavari floodwater toward the Polavaram–Nallamala Sagar area.
Andhra Pradesh says the Kaleshwaram project did not follow certain water tribunal guidelines.
Telangana objects to Andhra Pradesh’s proposed linkage project and has challenged it in the Supreme Court.
Leaders from both states will attend a meeting of the Central Water Commission.
The meeting will discuss projects involving the Krishna and Godavari rivers.
Officials expect important decisions, although the earlier meeting did not reach a conclusion.
Andhra Pradesh will ask the Central Water Commission to review its approval of Telangana’s Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project.
The state will seek clearance for its Polavaram–Nallamala Sagar/Banakacharla regulator linkage project to use Godavari floodwaters.
Andhra Pradesh will oppose approval for Telangana’s Palamuru–Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Project.
AP officials will argue that Kaleshwaram violated Godavari tribunal guidelines and requires fresh review.
Telangana has opposed the linkage project before several forums, while the meeting will also examine interstate Godavari water disputes.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh officials, Telangana irrigation officials, and the Central Water Commission, chaired by CWC president Anupam Prasad.
- What
- A meeting will consider Andhra Pradesh’s request to review Kaleshwaram’s approval, its proposed Godavari linkage project, and related interstate water disputes.
- When
- Monday; the first round of discussions was held on January 20.
- Where
- At a Central Water Commission meeting; the specific venue is not stated.
- Why
- Andhra Pradesh wants review of Kaleshwaram and clearance for its proposed linkage project, while Telangana has raised objections to that project.
Andhra Pradesh’s Position
Telangana’s Position
Kaleshwaram approval
Andhra Pradesh’s Position
Andhra Pradesh says Kaleshwaram was built in violation of Godavari tribunal guidelines and should undergo a fresh review.
Telangana’s Position
Telangana’s irrigation officials will attend the meeting; the article does not state their specific response to AP’s review request.
Godavari linkage project
Andhra Pradesh’s Position
Andhra Pradesh is seeking clearance for the Polavaram–Nallamala Sagar/Banakacharla linkage and says it could support the proposed Godavari–Cauvery interlinking scheme.
Telangana’s Position
Telangana has opposed the linkage project before the Central Water Commission, the interstate water development authority, and the Supreme Court.
Palamuru–Rangareddy project
Andhra Pradesh’s Position
Andhra Pradesh will oppose approval, arguing that the project was not sanctioned under the state reorganisation act.
Telangana’s Position
The article identifies Telangana as the project’s state but does not provide a detailed response from Telangana on this specific objection.
- Review sought
- Andhra Pradesh will seek a review of the Central Water Commission’s approval for Telangana’s Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project.
- AP proposal
- The Polavaram–Nallamala Sagar/Banakacharla regulator linkage project would use Godavari floodwaters.
- Telangana project opposed
- Andhra Pradesh will oppose approval for the Palamuru–Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Project.
- Floodwater estimate
- Andhra Pradesh’s feasibility report says the Godavari has flood flows for 90 to 120 days annually.
- Proposed transfer
- The report says up to 2 tmc of water per day could be lifted during peak flood periods.
- Earlier meeting
- The first round of discussions on the issues was inconclusive and took place on January 20.
- Delegation
- The AP delegation will be led by special chief secretary Shashibhushan Kumar, adviser M Venkateswara Rao, and engineer-in-chief Narasimh Murthy.